This is my first time posting on the MS Boards. I attended the recent MS Conference and found it to be both overwhelming and inspiring. It was the first time that I was in a group of Male Survivors of CSA. It was a powerful experience for me. I hope to be able to attend a weekend of Recovery in 2013 if I can afford it. Again, I'm so happy and relieved to have found Male Survivor.

Welcome!I found the conference to be a great experience. I volunteered to help things run a little more smoothly which added to my positive experience. I strongly support you in attending a weekend of recovery. Mine changed my life and am hoping to go again.

Wow pretty cool. Wish I had the courage to try a group but it's not in me, least not yet. I am in T now, 2 months, and making progress but I could not deal in a group of people. Still, you give me hope.

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“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” - Plato

Welcome Scorpio. Its goof that your found your way here and to the conference. Would be interested to have you post about how the conference affected you if you don't mind. Anyway, keep in touch and let us know how you're doing.

Jude

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I will remember youWill you remember me?Don't let your life pass you byWeep not for the memoriesSarah McLachlan

You do not say whether or not you are in therapy. If you feel therapy is an option, there are resources available. For help in finding a therapist please read the Consumers Guide to Therapist Shopping. Psychology Today has listings of therapists for all states and counties. You can choose the type of therapist you are seeking as well as the area(s) to which you are willng to travel. Also check your county rape crisis center. They offer services to males and females, at no cost to county residents. Some offer support groups in addition to individual therapy.

There are several books you might find useful.

Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse by Mic Hunter

Victims No Longer by Mike Lew

I am certain others will share titles they have found useful. You can find these titles, and others here at the bookstore.

Take your time and look around. You do not want to trigger yourself by reading too many posts at one time.

At your own pace, read the boards and wander into chat. The lounge (chat) is open 24 hours a day though it isn't always populated.

We also have moderated chats called Healing Circles. They meet on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 9pm eastern time and one on Tuesday at 19:00 UTC (European and African time zone) which translates to 2 PM Eastern US time zone. The Healing Circle on Tuesdays is scheduled to resume in January.

Again, welcome to MS.

Anomalous

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